Overview
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Eric Daniels

Aubrey,TX

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Lead

ShieldAI
Frisco, TX
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with development teams to understand project requirements and specifications.
  • Assisted in debugging and troubleshooting software issues to enhance functionality.
  • Supported implementation of new technologies and tools to improve efficiency.
  • Provided input during team meetings, fostering a collaborative environment for problem-solving.
  • Helped streamline workflows by identifying areas for process enhancement within technical projects.
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.

Lead Balance Technician

Dallas Airmotive - BBA Aviation
Dallas, TX
02.2012 - 08.2017

Lead Balance Technician – Turbine Engine Programs

  • Served as Lead Balance Technician for the Rolls-Royce turbine engine program, ensuring precision balancing in compliance with OEM specifications and quality standards.
  • Cross-trained across the full engine overhaul process for Rolls-Royce Spey and Tay engines, supporting multiple stages of teardown, inspection, repair, and reassembly.
  • Performed balancing and overhaul work on the following engine models:
    Rolls-Royce Tay: 611-8C, 611-8, 620-15, 650-15
    Rolls-Royce Spey: 511-8
  • Trained in the overhaul and balancing of Pratt & Whitney PT6 engines, contributing to safe, reliable engine performance and return-to-service readiness.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail, adherence to aviation safety standards, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Flight Engineer

Army
Fort Campbell, KY
02.2003 - 02.2012
  • Operated and monitored aircraft systems during flight to ensure optimal performance and safety.
  • Conducted pre-flight checks and inspections, identifying potential issues before takeoff.
  • Collaborated with pilots to strategize flight maneuvers and emergency procedures.
  • Trained junior crew members on maintenance protocols and operational procedures for aircraft systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of aircraft maintenance, repairs, and component lifecycles for regulatory compliance purposes.
  • Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
  • Executed emergency procedures to maintain passenger and cargo safety during unexpected circumstances.
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure readiness of aircraft for missions.
  • Maximized aircraft performance by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and addressing any discrepancies found.

Education

Aviation Maintenance

Army School of Aviation
Fort Eustis, VA

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Task prioritization
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Team building
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Technical Lead

ShieldAI
09.2023 - Current

Lead Balance Technician

Dallas Airmotive - BBA Aviation
02.2012 - 08.2017

Flight Engineer

Army
02.2003 - 02.2012

Aviation Maintenance

Army School of Aviation
Eric Daniels